A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2672526 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2673917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 2672401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9124 time: 2019-06-04 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44c0cb51a9a57be78671fbfb2eda27f8e25b721c03c98cc9412ad97a3754db31Block Operator
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